Westside, Long Beach, CA
Westside at a Glance
Westside is ranked #32 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.8/5. It ranks 23rd of 42 in Long Beach for safety. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.3/5).
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Westside is the heart of working-class west Long Beach, a neighborhood defined by its long relationship with the port, the railroads, and the manufacturing that has anchored this side of the city for generations. Along and around Santa Fe Avenue, residential streets of older homes and apartments sit interwoven with one of the city's main industrial districts, home to hundreds of businesses from aerospace and metal fabrication to warehousing and distribution. The result is a neighborhood that is utilitarian and affordable, with immediate access to the 710, the port, and downtown, but also the truck traffic, industrial edges, and air-quality concerns that come with living next to the goods-movement economy. Green space inside the boundary is limited. For buyers who want some of the most attainable prices in the city and a central-west location close to the harbor and freeways, the Westside is honest about what it is: a working neighborhood with industry as its next-door neighbor.
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Westside Amenities
Near good merchants2.7
Public Spaces2.3
Curb Appeal2.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools Serving Westside
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muir K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Webster Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Dominguez Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Stephens Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rancho Dominguez Preparatory | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Cabrillo High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Is Westside a good place to live?
Westside ranks 32nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.3/5).
Is Westside safe?
Westside, Long Beach scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 23rd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Westside?
Schools serving Westside, Long Beach include Muir K-8 (2.8/5), Webster Elementary (2.4/5), Dominguez Elementary (3.3/5), Stephens Middle (3.2/5) and Rancho Dominguez Preparatory (2.9/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Westside?
Westside, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 75th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 78°F and winter days 48° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Westside walkable to shops and restaurants?
Westside, Long Beach scores 2.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 33rd of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Westside known for?
Westside, Long Beach is associated with Santa Fe Avenue, Working Westside and Port Economy.
How does Westside compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Westside ranks 32nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 23rd of 42 in Long Beach for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Westside?
Westside, Long Beach scores lowest on curb appeal (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.3/5).
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